The albums that define
memphis rap.
Our picks for where to start with memphis rap — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top Memphis rap artists
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The memphis rap essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
NLE Choppa
Me vs. Me
A dynamic blend of Memphis rap and melodic trap, punctuated by aggressive flows and introspective lyrics.
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NLE Choppa
Cottonwood
A dynamic blend of trap beats and Memphis rap flows layered with confident lyricism and infectious hooks.
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Juicy J
The Hustle Continues
A vibrant blend of hard-hitting beats and catchy hooks that encapsulates the essence of Southern rap culture.
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Young Dolph
Niggas Get Shot Everyday
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Young Dolph
Rich Slave
A gritty blend of trap beats and reflective storytelling steeped in Southern hip-hop tradition.
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Moneybagg Yo
A Gangsta's Pain
A raw and introspective journey through pain, resilience, and the realities of street life set against trap beats.
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Moneybagg Yo
Federal 3X
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Juicy J
Rubba Band Business
A pulsating blend of trap beats and gritty Southern rap, showcasing Juicy J's signature bravado and inventive wordplay.
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Yo Gotti
The Art of Hustle
A gritty, relentless exploration of street life and ambition, layered with catchy hooks and hard-hitting beats.
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Yo Gotti
I Still Am
A gritty exploration of street life, blending hard-hitting beats with introspective storytelling and Southern swagger.
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Three 6 Mafia
Most Known Hits
A relentless blend of heavy bass, aggressive beats, and hypnotic flows that define Southern hip-hop's gritty underbelly.
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Three 6 Mafia
When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1
Dark, hypnotic beats intertwine with gritty, unapologetic lyrics that paint a vivid portrait of Southern street life.
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DJ Paul
Scale-A-Ton
A relentless blend of gritty beats and raw Southern lyricism captures the essence of Memphis rap's underground culture.
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Lil Wyte
Year Round
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and hardcore rap that channels street narratives through raw, unfiltered lyricism.
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Pooh Shiesty
Shiesty Season
Rugged beats collide with gritty narratives, embodying the raw energy of trap and drill music from Memphis.
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Project Pat
Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and gangsta rap, laden with dark humor and raw street narratives.
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Project Pat
Real Recognize Real
A relentless barrage of gritty beats and streetwise narratives that embody the raw essence of Memphis rap.
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Lil Wyte
The Bad Influence
A gritty exploration of life on the streets, blending raw honesty with hard-hitting beats and Southern rap flair.
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DJ Paul
Come with Me 2 Hell Part 2
A visceral blend of haunting beats and aggressive lyricism encapsulating the gritty realities of Memphis street life.
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GloRilla
Ehhthang Ehhthang
Energetic beats and boastful lyrics collide, creating an anthem of confidence and celebration in the Southern hip-hop scene.
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GloRilla
Glorious (GloRilla album)
A vibrant blend of trap beats and Southern hip-hop swagger, showcasing GloRilla's fierce lyricism and infectious energy.
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Key Glock
Yellow Tape
A confident blend of sharp lyricism and catchy melodies over hard-hitting beats defines this Memphis rap showcase.
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Lord Infamous
The Man, The Myth, The Legacy
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and horrorcore, layered with haunting beats and raw lyrical intensity.
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Lord Infamous
Lord of Terror
A gritty blend of horrorcore and Southern hip-hop that delves into the macabre with menacing beats and provocative lyrics.
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Adjacent sounds
By decade
Where Memphis rap landed in each era.